Description
Mandarin Orange Salad is a refreshing blend of sweet and tangy flavors that brings sunshine to your table. This vibrant dish features juicy mandarin oranges, crisp mixed greens, crunchy slivered almonds, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a light balsamic vinaigrette. Whether served as a side dish or a light meal, this salad is perfect for any occasion and promises to impress with its delightful taste and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
- Mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
- Canned mandarin oranges (in juice)
- Red onion (thinly sliced)
- Slivered almonds (toasted)
- Feta cheese (crumbled)
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly.
- Slice the Onion: Thinly slice the red onion.
- Mix It Up: In a large bowl, combine greens with drained mandarin oranges, slivered almonds, and crumbled feta.
- Whisk Your Dressing: In a small bowl, combine olive oil and balsamic vinegar; whisk well.
- Dress It Up: Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to plates or serve from the bowl alongside grilled meats or fish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg